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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.78, 860.42 and 413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.78, 860.42 and 413.95 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.78 : 860.42 = 413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.78/860.42 = 413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.78x = 860.42 × 413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.78x = 356,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,170.86/623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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